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The Weekend To-Do List: September 5-7

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Something for the ears, eyes and mind. It's all part of Brian McTavish's Weekend To-Do List!

Buzz Beach Ball
Rockin’ with Arctic Monkeys, Weezer, the 1975, J. Roddy Waltson & the Business, the Mowglis Broods, Meg Myers, Ume
3:30 p.m. Friday
Sporting Park, 1 Sporting Park Way, Kansas City, Kan.

Kansas City Celebrates at the Station
Centennial party for Union Station with music, dance, fireworks and Chiefs Red Friday Pep Rally
5 to 9 p.m. Friday
Union Station, 30 W. Pershing
Admission: Free

Kansas City Chalk and Walk Festival
Expert and amateur street painting
11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
Crown Center Square, 2450 Grand
Admission: Free

Buddy Guy
Blues legend
8 p.m. Saturday
Yardley Hall, Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Boulevard, Overland Park
Tickets: $52 to $125, youth $26 to $3

“The $11 Billion Year”
Hollywood journalist Anne Thompson, UMKC film professor Mitch Brian and the library's Kaite Stover discuss the best year in Hollywood box office history.
6:30 p.m. Thursday
Plaza Branch Library, 4891 Main
Admission: Free

Brian McTavish follows popular culture in the belief that the search for significance can lead anywhere. Brian explains, "I've written articles and reviews ... reviewed hundreds of concerts, films and plays. And the thing is, these high arts all sprang from the pop culture of their day. Don't forget: Shakespeare was once Spielberg."
As senior producer of Up To Date, I want our listeners to hear familiar and new voices that shine light on the issues and challenges facing the myriad communities KCUR serves, and to expose our audiences to the wonderful and the creative in the Kansas City area. Just as important to me is an obligation to mentor the next generation of producers to ensure that the important conversations continue. Reach me at alexanderdk@kcur.org.